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Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 02-24-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 445
Posted By WVracer
Will the VFN 4” Sunoco clear Holley Hi-Ram with 1” spacer

As the title says, does anyone know if the VFN 4” hood will clear a Holley Hi-ram with a 1” spacer. I know it clears it without the spacer but I want to be sure it will clear with the spacer before I...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 07-08-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,352
Posted By WVracer
Ryan @ GPI holds the SBE record. His car makes...

Ryan @ GPI holds the SBE record. His car makes around 830hp NA and spins over 8500rpm. He said it had around 85K miles when he pulled it from the donor car. Just do the support mods: ls2...
Forum: Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum 07-01-2022, 03:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By WVracer
My system started doing the same. I also have the...

My system started doing the same. I also have the FARK harness. It ended up being on of my RCA plugs coming loose.
Forum: Member Car Journals 06-17-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 33,462
Posted By WVracer
Cars can always be replaced. The main thing is...

Cars can always be replaced. The main thing is that you're doing well. Good luck with everything Bo.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-03-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,704
Posted By WVracer
The timing chain issue was on the V6 cars. I've...

The timing chain issue was on the V6 cars. I've never heard of a LS timing chain wearing out. There are junkyard 5.3s with 300K miles pushing 20 lbs of boost on grudge races.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-02-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By WVracer
Camber significantly different one one side?

I just installed BMR 1” lowering springs on the back to replace the the old springs that were on there. I also bought SPC camber and toe bolts because even with the stock bolts maxed out I was still...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 06-02-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,126
Posted By WVracer
I don’t have a table but with a NA car e85...

I don’t have a table but with a NA car e85 doesn’t need much more timing and in some cases likes less timing. 25 degrees is about all I would want the engine running total. Most cases with a NA setup...
Forum: Camaro ZL1 Forum - ZL1 Specific Topics 05-29-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,064
Posted By WVracer
The diff bushings for the SS and ZL1 should be...

The diff bushings for the SS and ZL1 should be the same. They likely just need a little lube and pressure and they’ll go right in.
Forum: Forced Induction - V8 05-24-2022, 02:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By WVracer
If it’s absolutely necessary you can run it on...

If it’s absolutely necessary you can run it on 91. Just watch the knock retard and if you start to see any knock then you need to put some real octane booster in it. I personally wouldn’t take a risk...
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 05-23-2022, 03:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,790
Posted By WVracer
Never again for me. I used them a lot for my...

Never again for me. I used them a lot for my 700hp Duramax because water is such a big deal for its injection pump and never had any issues so I kept going there. Not anymore.
Forum: Tuning / Diagnostics -- engine and transmission 05-22-2022, 03:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,790
Posted By WVracer
The Source of My Anger Issues (WARNING: Long Post)

I figured I would share this story with all of you since it's finally sorted. Its long-winded so be warned.

I just finished the speed density tuning on the car and everything was looking great....
Forum: Camaro Issues / Problems | Warranty Discussions | TSB and Recalls 05-21-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,252
Posted By WVracer
It was a faulty lifter, nothing you could've done...

It was a faulty lifter, nothing you could've done to prevent it. It doesn't look like they replaced the camshaft. No break-in is needed. I would change the oil after 500 miles personally. You...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-18-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,880
Posted By WVracer
I would buy new. Multiple shops have their cams...

I would buy new. Multiple shops have their cams made by the same manufacturers and not too long ago those manufacturers were having issues with metallurgy and failing cams. 8620 cores and a good...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 05-18-2022, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,398
Posted By WVracer
A stand-alone ECU is going to be the best option...

A stand-alone ECU is going to be the best option for modding any new cars in the future. The performance automotive industry is slowly becoming a thing of the past.
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 05-18-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,316
Posted By WVracer
Oh, now you're just teasing :love:

Oh, now you're just teasing :love:
Forum: Chevy Camaro vs... 05-16-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,316
Posted By WVracer
Can you at least give us a RWHP number.....as a...

Can you at least give us a RWHP number.....as a treat?
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-14-2022, 01:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,393
Posted By WVracer
Lifter preload can be used to make a safety...

Lifter preload can be used to make a safety margin to account for cams with small PTV clearance. Thats usually where you see people recommending small amounts of preload. Essentially, in a bad...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-13-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By WVracer
I'd like to get a detachable because of my Kirkey...

I'd like to get a detachable because of my Kirkey seat but I like my cruise control lol. I thought about rewiring a momentary switch so I can have both
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-12-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,914
Posted By WVracer
I just bought the springs. I made sure to put...

I just bought the springs. I made sure to put that you were the consultant. Thanks
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-11-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,914
Posted By WVracer
You might have me confused with someone. I'm all...

You might have me confused with someone. I'm all stock LS3 except for cam. I shift at 7200rpm. Factory lifters, LS3 valves, stock intake, etc. I think I'm just going to go with the BTR springs. ...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-11-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,914
Posted By WVracer
Any weighing facts on if brand was a factor of...

Any weighing facts on if brand was a factor of the retainers being chewed up vs not? Its time for me to replace my valvesprings so I'm shopping around. I bought the car with the springs and cam...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 05-11-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,914
Posted By WVracer
Acammer, if you were running titanium retainers,...

Acammer, if you were running titanium retainers, how did those look after 20k? I know people harp about how much they wear and to not reuse them when swapping springs because the springs bite into...
Forum: Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions 05-10-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,202
Posted By WVracer
I doubt you'll find anyone that will sell a...

I doubt you'll find anyone that will sell a painted item that big. Most don't want to have to worry about the hassle if it gets damaged. A ZL1 bumper swap is a lot more than just the bumper though....
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-05-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,237
Posted By WVracer
Mine has a huge sweep. At WOT I see anywhere from...

Mine has a huge sweep. At WOT I see anywhere from .88 Lambda to 1.04 Lambda. I mounted the bung in the offroad connector which have the same shape as a cat. So, this could be a mixture of two...
Forum: Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion 05-04-2022, 06:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,689
Posted By WVracer
Something definitely seems off. Log the car at...

Something definitely seems off. Log the car at the track one day and send it to PCM of NC and have them look it over. They have been doing my email tuning since January and we are still getting it...
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 04-19-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,117
Posted By WVracer
Fabricating a trans mount yourself won't be too...

Fabricating a trans mount yourself won't be too hard if you want to go completely solid. I only did the Revmax insert and it definitely makes a huge difference.
Forum: V8 and V6 Transmissions / Driveline (6L80 / 6L50 / TR6060 / AY6) 04-17-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,190
Posted By WVracer
Most break-in procedures say to keep the drives...

Most break-in procedures say to keep the drives gentle and short for the first 500 miles. Drive it for 10-15 minutes, then stop and let the diff cool. Do that for a few times, then drive it gentle...
Forum: Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-17-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,140
Posted By WVracer
Yeah, I thought those figures that Tick...

Yeah, I thought those figures that Tick recommended seemed really low. Thats why I told him to make sure he verified because those didn't seem right. Good to know though that we got some reliable...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-15-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,249
Posted By WVracer
Does anyone have the part numbers for the 6th gen...

Does anyone have the part numbers for the 6th gen radius rods?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 04-13-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 22,611
Posted By WVracer
The e15 law has been in effect for a while. Only...

The e15 law has been in effect for a while. Only certain gas stations will sell it. All the bill is trying to do is extend the time gas stations are allowed to sell it. They usually stop selling it...
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